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Eczema often manifests as dry, itchy patches that appear red and scaly. During flare-ups, discomfort can intensify, leaving the skin raw or sensitive to the touch. Its causes are complex, tied to ...

No one wants the dry, itchy skin that comes along with eczema—but it’s even less welcome on your face. For starters, there’s no hiding it! While you may think of eczema as one health condition, it’s ...

Eczema is one of the most common skin conditions in the UK, with 1 in 10 adults thought to suffer from it, but despite its prevalence many eczema myths still persist. This can prevent sufferers from ...

Eczema herpeticum is a rare but life-threatening infection that can happen if someone with eczema has direct contact with another person’s cold sore. Infants, children, and people with atopic ...

The ears are just one part of the body where you can get eczema. Children tend to get eczema more often than adults, usually before they reach age 1. While eczema tends to be long-lasting, it can get ...